Lionel Vital joining Cowboys as Senior Personnel Executive

[CowboyChris]

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[mickswag]

Vital was promoted from assistant director of player personnel by the Falcons when David Caldwell left the organization to become the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

He previously was a scout for the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns.

 

[RS12]

 

[RS12]

I thought we didnt want someone "gumming up the works".

 

[Alexander]

This is interesting.

If you can get a copy of the book War Room, it has a lot about him from his time as part of the Cleveland Mafia with Belichick through his days in New England.

 

[Direwolf63]

So is Jerry retiring?

{fingers crossed}

 

[KingintheNorth]

The Falcons roster is quite impressive.

Was the Browns guy not available?

 

[Risen Star]

Any kind of shake up in the personnel department is good. We need fresh eyes and a new approach. At the very least another voice.

Vital has been with the team since 2008, was well-regarded, and actually fielded general manager interviews with other teams, so in that sense, this move is extremely surprising. Vital was regarded as an integral part of the front office, and considering Thomas Dimitroff hired him, it's odd to see him go while Dimitroff stays.

http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2016/1...e-fired-longtime-director-of-player-personnel

 

[RJ_MacReady]

Never heard of him. What's his 10-yard split?

 

[erod]

Will McClay's punishment for Gavin Escobar.

 

[Risen Star]

The Falcons roster is quite impressive.

Was the Browns guy not available?

Beat it, fake fan.

 

[mickswag]

Never heard of him. What's his 10-yard split?

Just updated initial post with tweet from Dan Hatman who mentions some stuff on him.

 

[Alexander]

The Falcons roster is quite impressive.

He is much more decorated than his work in Atlanta. Some think he was the fall guy because Blank did not want to fire Dimitroff, so somebody had to take the fall. He was asked to take a demotion back in January and he refused.

 

[mattjames2010]

Who is that? A Final Fantasy character?

 

[Risen Star]

The only possible downside to this is less Will McClay, but I'm sure the team made sure that was taken care of before they ever got this far.

 

[DoomsDayD]

Now we know why they reworked SMITH's contract!!!!!!

 

[Risen Star]

I doubt this will have much impact on our draft. He'll probably be as clueless next month as Jerry and Stephen. But going forward maybe it pays off.

 

[Risen Star]

Your new secret sort of GM....

 

[Alexander]

I doubt this will have much impact on our draft. He'll probably be as clueless next month as Jerry and Stephen. But going forward maybe it pays off.

It is a little late for the draft.

I wonder if he is more pro personnel and if that means less Judd Garrett, I heartily approve.

 

[Sydla]

Any kind of shake up in the personnel department is good. We need fresh eyes and a new approach. At the very least another voice.

Vital has been with the team since 2008, was well-regarded, and actually fielded general manager interviews with other teams, so in that sense, this move is extremely surprising. Vital was regarded as an integral part of the front office, and considering Thomas Dimitroff hired him, it's odd to see him go while Dimitroff stays.

http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2016/1...e-fired-longtime-director-of-player-personnel

Let's hope he really digs QBs who wear yellow and green.